Jose Mourinho inadvertently played a part in helping Bruno Fernandes hit the ground running at Manchester United.
One of the more understated purchases from Mourinho's time at United saw young Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot sign from Porto.
Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's takeover and Aaron Wan-Bissaka being signed, it seemed that Dalot's days were numbered at Old Trafford.
But the talented defender has proven to be a fantastic personality for the Red Devils to have around the changing room in recent months, helping new star man Fernandes to settle in quickly and hit the ground running.
"Diogo, of course, was one of the most important players in this period, because he helped me a lot," Fernandes explained on the United website.
"So he can speak Portuguese and also talking and everything, but also because he calls me to his home to stay there, to not stay in the hotel alone.
"So he and his mum and his family helped me a lot, because you can stay in one home with people, with Portuguese people for me it's easier.
"His mum made dinner for me. The most difficult things are easy in the beginning because Diogo and his mum helped me a lot, so I think Diogo was one of the most important players in the beginning, but all the people helped a lot."
He added: "I talk more with Diogo, because Diogo is Portuguese, the language is easier and I know Diogo from a long time, so this is a normal situation.
"But in the pitch is where you see if your team-mates are confident in you or not. For me, this is the most important."
United have seen a sensational upturn in results since Fernandes signed and are yet to lose a match in which he has featured.
